Self Defence for women & Girls.

Live your life with freedom, knowing you can keep yourself safe.

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Want to be prepared for the unpredictable?

You're in the right place.

Women's self-defence class in Woodford, East London — all ages welcome

Ways to learn with us

OUR WOODFORD BASE

We hold regular courses in Woodford IG8, see what works for you and book online!

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PRIVATE SESSIONS

We travel around the UK delivering courses, if you have a group of women or girls and want to learn together, get in touch!

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WITH BUSINESSES

From large corporations to small businesses, we deliver bespoke workshops and courses to empower their staff!

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SCHOOLS, Colleges & UNIS

We teach in schools to empower the next generation! With safe and engaging sessions that both us and the students love.

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COMMUNITY GROUPS

We work with lots of different groups across the UK, delivering bespoke workshops and courses.

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Next courses in woodford, ig8

Sat 5th Sept • 1-Day • Women • 16+
Safety, preparation, confidence, freedom. 1 Day personal safety course for women and girls. 16+
Starts Sep 5
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Girl Guiding works Sensei Chelle Self Defence

New City College workes with Sensei Chelle Self Defence

Womens Trust works with Sensei Chelle Self Defence

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what people are saying

Superb. My 14 year old daughter grew in confidence and loved every minute of her course. Sensei Chelle is a firm favourite amongst her students !
Can’t recommend strongly enough

Rob - Dad of one of our past students and Tribe members! 💥

Our next couses

Our program covers the mental aspects of self defence, helping you to stay calm, think clearly and act effectively under pressure.

Skills that last

Confidence.

Confidence is key to effective self defence. Develop self-assurance through consistent practice and mastery of techniques.

Awareness.

Prevention is the first line of defence. Become more aware of your surroundings, and how to avoid and de-escalate situations.

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Resilience.

Our program covers the mental aspects of self defence, helping you to stay calm, think clearly and act effectively under pressure.

Not your average Sensei

Sensei Chelle — 4th Dan Black Belt women's self-defence instructor

Sensei Chelle is a Black belt-4th Dan with over 40 years of experience teaching Jiu-jitsu and Ladies Self Defence. She has represented England and is a well-established face of Jiu Jitsu and self defence in the UK.

Sensi is passionate about sharing her knowledge and mentoring students to become confident and skilled in martial arts and self defence.